Raytac Released nRF52840 USB Dongle “MDBT50Q-RX"

發表於 由撰寫3 則迴響

Raytac released nRF52840 USB Dongle which deployed MDBT50Q-P1M module offers a Bluetooth 5 specification granted, FCC/IC/Telec(MIC)/KC/SRRC/NCC/WPC pre-certified, and CE/RCM compliant solution.

Raytac nRF52840 Dongle MDBT50Q-RX
Abstract molecule structure on dark blue color background. Vector illustration of Communication – network for futuristic technology concept

繼續閱覽 “Raytac Released nRF52840 USB Dongle “MDBT50Q-RX""

Bluetooth Project: How to program your firmware to module

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

After setup been done, here comes the next question: How to program the firmware in to the module. We are using some simple instruction in below for reader’s quick reference.

Hardware

You will need a Nordic nRF5X DK or a Segger J-link as programmer to load the firmware. To use Nordic nRF5X DK to debug the SoC as well, you will need to order corresponding nRF5X DK to match the SoC number. For example, order nRF52840 DK to debug nRF52840 SoC or order nRF52 DK to debug nRF52832/52810 SoC. But if you are only using it as programmer, any version of nRF5X DK will work as we only use the J-link on this board.

Software

Please download Nordic nRFGo Studio for programming. Remember to install nRF5X Command Line Tools if the board was not detected by nRFGo Studio. Once they are all connected, you can then start programming. Please make sure to “erase all” every time before programming.

For more tutorials and demo of sample code, please visit Nordic’s DevZone and Infocenter where have ample resources to utilize.

Programing 

SoftDevice + Application

  1. Erase all first. Then program Softdevice and follow by Application code.
  2. Or you may combine code as stated in above. Erase all and follow by programing the combined code.

SoftDevice + Bootloader+ Application

  1. Either Erase all first.  Program the Softdevice and follow by Bootloader. and then use DFU to update the application code.
  2. Or suggested having a combined code (SofDevice+Application+Bootloader) for program. Simply erase all and follow by programming the combined code.
*Remark
Bootloader is needed for DFU (OTA) Function.
SDK 11 (included) and before – a legacy DFU method, which is simple but less security
SDK 12 (Included) and after – a latest DFU method, which has higher security.

To easy customer’s IoT device mass production, Raytac provide code pre-program service into module before shipment.  There are requirements listed in below for customers who need the service!

  1. A single, combined hex file is required. Please combine softdevice and application or/and bootloader (depending on your firmware design) together before programming. This will shorten programming time and help to manage your code easier. If you are not familiar with merging firmware, please download the instruction from the link:     https://mega.nz/#!Qg5UBJTQ!POWmmNNdapGqefHpB10YjpcuExLWwXnxDfBzcVrsTOw
  2.  Need a simple method to check programming status. The easiest way is to check the device name if device will broadcast device name after programming is done; or use I/O to trigger LED and its behavior. This does not aim to test any or full function of your device, only a simple method for the operator to know programming status.
nRF52840 MDBT50Q Module
nRF52840 MDBT50Q Module
Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司
A company of Abietec
Bluetooth & WiFi module maker based on Nordic nRF54, nRF53, nRF52, nRF7002 solution
BT5.4 &BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 Qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/RCM/SRRC/NCC Pre-Certified. Bluetooth Solution: nRF54, nRF5340, nRF52840, nRF52833, nRF52832, nRF52820, nRF52811, nRF52810, nRF52805, nRF51822 WiFi Solution: nRF7002
www.raytac.com
email:service@raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

nRF52832 Module MDBT42Q Reel Package Now Is Available!

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

Raytac Corporation, a recommended 3rd-party module maker by Nordic Semiconductor, announced that MDBT42Q series module now provide a Reel Package option for customers’ selection.

nRF52832 module-Raytac MDBT42Q Package .JPG

繼續閱覽 “nRF52832 Module MDBT42Q Reel Package Now Is Available!"

BLE Module Firmware Development Q&A: NFC pins creates “Error 404 – signal not found” (technically)

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

When you start developing your firmware for your Nordic nRF52832 solution-based Raytac BLE module, you will (like on most other projects) bump into some difficulties.

The other day, we had yet another case where a simple thing caused major difficulties for even some of the brightest people – a customer couldn’t get their GPIO direction bit to work.

Although not too difficult to solve, it’s a common error that most customers end up having on our modules and that is because Pin 0.09 & 0.10 are set to NFC per Nordic’s default settings. In order to be able to use these pins as normal GPIOs, you will have to change those settings.

The two pins I am talking about are the ones linked to the NFC-part to the far left in the circuit example below:

nRF52832 MDBT42V Schematic.png

So, to convert these two pins to normal GPIOs, here’s what you need to do:

In SES, you’ll need to add CONFIG_NFCT_PINS_AS_GPIOS.

Pic 1
Right-click on the project and click “Edit Options"
Pic 2
Select “Common", click on “Preprocessor" under “Code" and then click “CONFIG_NFCT_PINS_AS_GPIOS"

Check out the link below for a reference example on Nordic’s DevZone.

Reference link: Nordic DevZone – NFC pins into GPIOs

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子有限公司
A BT5.2 & BT5.1 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF53 & nRF52 solution
(nRF5340 & nRF52840 & nRF52833 & nRF52832 & nRF52820 & nRF52811 & nRF52810 & nRF52805)
www.raytac.com email: service@raytac.com Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Nordic Module Line

Bluetooth Project: How to get your firmware development started!

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

Setting up Nordic’s IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is the first step into Bluetooth product development, and it’s also where most developers need support.

In order for developers to be able to smoothly set up their IDE, Raytac hereby provide you with a few easy steps.

First and foremost – In terms of IDEs, there are currently four different ones that are all viable; Segger Embedded Studio (SES), Keil C, IAR and GCC. Among these, SES and GCC are IDEs free of charge while Keil C and IAR both require the developer to pay a license fee to their respective company.

We at Raytac generally recommend SES, as it is an IDE brought forth by both Nordic and Segger together and it uses Segger J-Link. Although GCC is a free IDE, it only builds code and is impractical editting make file or debugging firmware. Thus, it’s not our primary choice.

Therefore, we will hereby provide you a step-by-step guide on how to set up your IDE when using SES.

  1. Where to download SES?

https://www.segger.com/downloads/embedded-studio/

圖片 1.png

  1. Where to Nordic SDK ( Use SDK v15.0.0 as an example)

https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF5_SDK/nRF5_SDK_v15.x.x/

  1. Install SES V3.34 and unzip SDK v15.0.0
After SES installed, you may find “Non-Commercial License" 

圖片 4.png

  1. SES License Key? http://license.segger.com/Nordic.cgi
  2. How to get free License Key?

Key in Name, Company name, Address and PC’s MAC address. Then press “Request License", the “License key" will send to your mail box automatically.

Tips: How look up PC’s Mac address: Pls enter DOS mode, 

Key in ipconfig/all,

The Mac address will be found in Ethernet card.

圖片 7.png

  1. Copy the license key from mail

圖片 8

  1. Execute SES and find out the “License Manager" in “Tools" option

圖片 9

  1. Select “Activate Embedded Studio", Paste the “License Key", Click “Install License"

圖片 10.png

  1. When completed, click"Manage Activation",shown “License key" well installed.

圖片 11

圖片 12.png

CMSIS Configuration Wizard,

  1. Select “Open Solution" in SES’s File option to open SDK v15.0.0 project

..\examples\ble_peripheral\ble_app_uart\pca10040\s132\ses\ble_app_uart_pca10040_s132.emProject 

圖片 13圖片 14

  1. Select “Open Studio Folder" in SES’s File option, then select “External Tools Configuration". You may find the display as below screen shot. Pls paste the below command. (The command can also be found in below link)

https://infocenter.nordicsemi.com/index.jsp?topic=%2Fcom.nordic.infocenter.sdk5.v15.0.0%2Fsdk_config.html&cp=4_0_0_1_6

圖片 15.png

圖片 16

  1. Please save the “tools.xml". Afterward, developers may able start over build code and debug works.

Build Code & Debug

Raytac Corporation 勁達國際電子股份有限公司
A company of Abietec
Bluetooth & WiFi module maker based on Nordic nRF54, nRF53, nRF52, nRF7002 solution
BT5.4 &BT5.3 & BT5.2 & BT5.1 Qualified, FCC/IC/CE/Telec/KC/RCM/SRRC/NCC Pre-Certified. Bluetooth Solution: nRF54, nRF5340, nRF52840, nRF52833, nRF52832, nRF52820, nRF52811, nRF52810, nRF52805, nRF51822 WiFi Solution: nRF7002
www.raytac.com
email:service@raytac.com
Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

New Distributor Announcement (Russia) – PR Electronics

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

Raytac is glad to announce that we has expanded our distributor network to CIS Countries (Russia), Ukraine, Latvia, Lithuania. The distribution agreement covers sales, marketing, and support for Raytac Corporation’s full range of Modules lines, including Nordic’s proven nRF51 Series, nRF52 Series, and nRF52840 in the territory.

Raytac Nordic Module Line

PR Electronics is a Distributor of Electronic components and Modules

with offices in Russia and Belarus. The company now has 51 employees and 4 sales offices.

Key market segments: Automation, POS terminals and vending systems, Telecommunications, Security systems, Medical, Navigation.

  • Management: ISO 9001:2015 qualified
  • Stock maintenance: Reliability and flexibility
  • Add-on financial logistics
  • Experienced sales team with technical background
  •  Quick technical support through trained FAEs

With recent solid demand and positive feedback receiving from market, we strongly believe that IoT is the future to enhance people’s life.

With PR Electronics’s join of Raytac’s module distribution network, we truly expect he complementary of network portfolio can bring the opportunity and competitive advantage along with a speedy and convenient accessibility for developers.

PR Electronics

Contact: Pavel Lyashenko

Tel: +7 (499) 500-56-40  / Телефон/Факс: +7 (499) 500-56-40

Fax: +7 (495) 937-13-27

Email: lyashenko@premier-electric.com

Website: www.prelectro.com

Address: Andronovskoe Roadway, 26, Moscow 111024 Russia

                  111024 г. Москва, Андроновское шоссе 26

спецификации Bluetooth Core  под версией 5

спецификации Bluetooth Core  под версией 4.2

спецификации Bluetooth Core  под версией 4.1

CD卡-2
Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Blog

Raytac MDBT40 Series Module (Nordic nRF51 Solution) BT4.2 Certification Granted

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

With coming depreciation and withdraw of Legacy Bluetooth Core Specification Version, BT4.1/BT4.0 has been defined to be withdraw in 1 July, 2020, which covered Nordic’s nRF51 series solution (Raytac MDBT40 series module).

Bluetooth SIG Announces Deprecation and Withdraw of Legacy Bluetooth Core Spec Version


To resolve this issue, Raytac has updated the MDBT40’s Bluetooth specification to BT4.2 with DID: D042310. Raytac MDBT40/MDBT40-P/MDBT40-n designed based on Nordic nRF51xxx SoC with integrated Bluetooth 4.2, Bluetooth 4.1, and Bluetooth 4.0 stack. MDBT40/MDBT40-P/MDBT40-n module incorporates: GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C, and ADC interfaces for connecting peripherals and sensors. The modules are all FCC/IC/Telec/CE/KC/SRRC/NCC/ANATEL/RCM pre-certified (MDBT40-P includes CNC/IFETEL), which can speed up customers’  easy hardware design, reduce BOM cost, and enhance Time-To-Market efficiency

The granted BT4.2 DID includes not only basic GATT, RF PHY and Link Layer, but also a completed coverage of BLE software stack: Proximity Profile; Heart Rate Profile; Health Thermometer Profile; Blood Pressure Profile; Running Speed & Cadence Profile; HID Over GATT Profile; Alert Notification Profile; Glucose Profile; Cycling Speed & Cadence Profile ; Mesh Profile which fully support customers to suit the needs of any application!     

D042310
Raytac nRF51822 BLE Module
Raytac Nordic Module Line
Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Blog

Raytac nRF52840 BT5 Module MDBT50Q Series WPC (India) Certification Granted

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

Raytac would like to announce MDBT50Q series Bluetooth Module which deployed Nordic nRF52840 solution have WPC (India) certificate granted.

We believed it will help Indian customers breakthrough to Bluetooth world with Raytac WPC certified nRF52840 modules.

Raytac nRF52840 BLE Module SeriesRaytac nRF52840 BLE Module Series
bluetooth_ANT_thread_zigbee_logo_v2-180918
Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Blog

Highlight of Raytac AT Command Central Role Module (Part No.: MDBT42Q-ATM)

發表於 由撰寫發表留言

Raytac’s AT command central role module, deploys Nordic nRF52832 solution.

There are 2 major features which has drawn developers’ dramatic attention.

Which are:

1. Supports scanning other makers’ AT command peripheral module as long as based on peripheral’s UUID/TX/RX character can be matched.

2. Supports scanning Beacon company ID/UUID (31 bytes Beacon)

Raytac AT Command Central Role Module Highght

Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Blog

Raytac Central Role AT Command Module Released

發表於 由撰寫發表留言
Raytac AT Command Family

AT command module, an easy solution provides developers a quick breakthrough to Bluetooth connection. Without firmware effort needed, simply have commands setting on MCU and the start to enjoy the implement of bridging connectivity between devices through Bluetooth.

Raytac AT Command Family
Raytac AT Command Family

After Raytac’s Peripheral (Salve) role AT command module released, the demand of Central role has been highlighted by developers.

To have a completed solution, Raytac today announced Central role, as known as Master, AT command module released.

Part No.:

MDBT42Q-ATM (Chip Antenna Version)

MDBT42Q-PATM (PCB Antenna Version)

Specification Download (Please Click Me)

Differ from Peripheral role AT command module built by nRF52810 solution, Central role AT command module deployed Nordic nRF52832 which employees 64K RAM and 512K Flash Memory.

Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-ATM
Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-ATM
Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-PATM
Central Role AT Command Module: MDBT42Q-PATM
The AT command modules, same as Raytac’s all other lines,  are Bluetooth qualified (BT5/BT4.2) and FCC/IC/Telec/KC/SRRC/NCC pre-certified and CE compliant. A completed hardware and preloaded AT Command firmware solution not only simplify the designs and reduce BOM cost, but also waive the cost of regulatory burden and speed up time to market efficiency.
Raytac Corporation
A BT4.1 & BT4.2 & BT5 module maker based on Nordic nRF51 & nRF52 solution 
(nRF51822 & nRF51422 & nRF52832 & nR52810 & nRF52840)
www.raytac.com          email: cs@raytac.com          Tel: +886.2.3234.0208

Raytac Blog